THINGS TO DO ON
GREEN TURTLE CAY
THINGS TO DO ON
GREEN TURTLE CAY
BEACHES
Explore the beautiful and secluded beaches spread throughout the island.
Gilliam Bay, Bita Bay and the north end of Green Turtle will provide a memorable afternoon for any beach enthusiast.
The protected and shallow waters of picturesque Coco Bay are an excellent place to let younger children enjoy themselves
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TOURING THE ISLAND
Most visitors rent golf carts, which accommodate 4 riders, for transportation during their stay on Green Turtle Cay. Several golf cart rental companies are available but you should reserve a golf cart as soon as you know the dates you will be on the island
Sea Side Carts (242-477-5497)
Island Road Runner (262-437-3565 or 242-365-4610)
Bay Street Carts (242-477-5300 or 242-365-4070)
C & D Cart Rentals (242-365-4084)
D & P Cart Rentals (242-365-4655)
New Plymouth Cart Rentals (242-365-4188 or 242-365-4149)
T & A Carts (242-375-8055)
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BOATING
Consider renting a small boat to enjoy fishing, snorkeling or island hopping to the surrounding cays. Since the number of available boats is limited, you should always arrange your boat rental in advance and as early as possible.
Reef Rentals 
(242-365-4145)
Paradise Boat Rentals
(242-365-4359)
Donnie Boat Rentals
(242-365-4119)
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FISHING
You can stalk the flats for bonefish or arrange for a deep sea charter with several local, knowledgeable and entertaining guides
Ronny Sawyer for bonefish (244-365-4070)
Ricky Sawyer for bonefish and deep sea
(242-365-4261)
AbacoFlyFish
Joe Sawyer for grouper and snapper on the reef (242-365-4173)
Eddie Bodie for fishing and beach lunches
(242-365-4069)
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LINCOLN JONES
Spending a memorable afternoon with the legendary Lincoln Jones is the highlight of many trips to Green Turtle Cay. Lincoln will prepare a delicious beach lunch on a uninhabited nearby island for you but first he will help you catch the meal.
To schedule a trip, call
Lincoln for reservations (242-365-4223)
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Island Adventures with Lincoln Jones
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Brendal's Dive Center
regularly featured on CNN and Discovery Travel Channels, can arrange a wide variety of diving, snorkeling and sightseeing trips
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ALBERT LOWE MUSEUM
Tour the historic sites of New Plymouth, which include the Albert Lowe Museum, seen below, a small museum that is the oldest in the Bahamas, and Schooners Gallery which displays paintings by acclaimed local artist Albert Lowe.
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MEMORIAL SCULPTURE GARDEN
The Memorial Sculpture Garden, that is laid out in the
pattern of the British flag, contains busts of local residents
that have made significant contributions to the Bahamas.
Plaques detail accomplishments of British Loyalists, who
came to Abaco from New England and the Carolinas, their descendants and the descendants of those brought to Abaco as slaves.
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MISS EMILY'S BLUE BEE BAR
"HOME OF THE GOOMBAY SMASH"
No trip to Green Turtle Cay would be complete without visiting Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar, home of the Goombay Smash.
The Blue Bee is the oldest bar in Abaco, opening its doors in 1957, and despite its simplicity can be the scene of the liveliest party east of Miami at any time of day.
Miss Emily Cooper concocted the first Goombay Smash at The Blue Bee and versions of her drink can now be order throughout the Islands of the Bahamas and the Caribbean
Miss Emily, who is a legend in the Bahamas is unfortunately no longer with us but Violet Smith, Miss Emily's daughter, knows the recipe for the original Goombay Smash which remains a family secret.
Violet has been serving guests, who have included Jimmy Buffett, Willie Nelson and First Lady Lillian Carter, at The Blue Bee Bar for over 30 years
In September, 2000, Carson WagonlitTravel Postcards Magazine listed the following
"Top Ten Caribbean Bars"
Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar (New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas)
Le Select (St. Barts) Johnno's Place (Anguilla)
Cheri's Cafe (Saint Maarten) Uncle Ernie's (Anguilla)
Basil's (Grenadines) Foxy's Bar (Jost Van Dyke B.V.I)
Rick's Cafe (Jamaica) Frangipani (Grenadines)
Bomba's Shack (Tortola, B.V.I.)
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THE GULLY ROOSTERS 
Green Turtle Cay is the home of
The Gully Roosters
"#1 Band in the Nation"
The Gully Roosters, who first formed over 27 years ago in April 1978, appear at the Green Turtle Club every Wednesday night and The Bluff House every Tuesday evening.
Other musical entertainment is also available on the island throughout the week, just ask around.
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REEF RELIEF
The
Captain Roland Roberts Environmental Center,
seen here, is open daily for tours and operated by
Reef Relief of Key West
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Reef Relief also maintains reef mooring buoy sites in the waters around Green Turtle Cay.
The buoy locations, which are detailed in free pamphlets available at the Environmental Center, offer visitors excellent areas to snorkel and prevent damage to the fragile reef.
Please consider becoming a member of Reef Relief while visiting The Captain Roland Roberts Environmental Center on Green Turtle Cay or through their website !
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JUNKANOO
Every New Year's Day the sound of whistles, goatskin drums, horns and cowbells fill the air of New Plymouth with the rushin' of Junkanoo.
There are several theories on the origin of Junkanoo, which began in the 1700's during the days of slavery. Many believe that Junkanoo is derived from John Canoe, a plantation owner who allowed his slaves to leave his plantation to join their families in Christmas and New Year celebrations that included African drums, dancing and costumes.
Junkanoo on Green Turtle Cay has always been a very popular annual event and attracts
spectators from across all Abaco.
